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Bright 2024 ahead for Australian insurance industry – Jefferies report
Investment income is anticipated to remain at elevated levels or potentially improve.
Bright 2024 ahead for Australian insurance industry – Jefferies report
Investment income is anticipated to remain at elevated levels or potentially improve.
More Malaysian customers satisfied with the general insurance industry – Survey
Faster digitalisation and operational efficiency amidst the pandemic influenced this sentiment.
Cosmetic skincare market to grow US$79.4b from 2022 to 2027
The annual growth rate for the global market will hit 8.72%, due to growing demand.
Growing threats in maritime industry drive more cybersecurity investments
The maritime industry pays an average ransom payment of US$3.2 million to cybercriminals.
Saxo CEO stresses digital wealth’s key role in investment access
The wealthtech industry is expected to skyrocket its ‘onshore’ PFA of around $81t (SG$108.27t/HK$632.82t) by 2027, driven by Singapore and Hong Kong markets.
Inflation hits non-life insurance hard, property and motor sectors face uphill battle: Malaysian Re
The main impact of inflation on insurers' balance sheets is likely to be an increase in claims costs.
5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile services market
Growing 5G availability in the region will increase the market’s revenue to $479b
Globe sheds strategic shift from telco giant to tech innovator
The Philippines’ widening healthcare gap and poor sustainability initiatives open Globe CEO Ernest L. Cu’s eyes to an opportunity.
Metaverse seen by consumers as unimpressive
Despite high revenue projections, the metaverse fails to win consumer interest.
Global reinsurers must have a watchful eye: AM Best
Reinsurers must navigate a high inflationary environment.
Global insurtech investments impress Q3 expectations: Gallagher Re
P&C insurtech investment mainly pushed the quarter’s growth.
APAC’s healthcare spending to surge 9.9% in 2023 – WTW Survey
The region’s 2023 prediction is smaller than the global average of 10.7%
China's top 8 insurers embrace self-regulation in motor insurance shift: Nomura
The agreement aims to adhere strictly to regulatory requirements.
Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 draws record 66,000 participants
Participants came from over 150 countries and regions, from just 115 in 2022.
Drones, IoT among top technologies reshaping the logistics industry
Supply chain players are now using drones beyond last mile deliveries
ASEAN has over 99% untapped wind, solar potential
The region has 30,523 GW solar potential and 1,383 GW projected wind capacity.
South Korean banks’ net income down 23.9% in Q3
Non-interest income and return of assets both fell during the quarter.
Commentary
ASEAN businesses should not underestimate opportunities 'Down Under'